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Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimSXGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $40,170 $44,015
Base Invoice $24,760 $38,012 $41,645
Premium Package 2,950    
Limited Package 3,300    
Navigation system 1,400    
Premium Package 2,635    
Limited Package 2,937    
Navigation system 1,250    
Options (change) 7,650 0 0
Options (change) 6,822 0 0
Destination 750 900 900
Total Price $34,900 $41,070 $44,915
Total Invoice $32,332 $38,912 $42,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,482
Model Year201220162016
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimSXGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,900$41,070$44,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,325-6,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$36,745$38,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,945
Total Invoice$32,332$38,912$42,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,098-5,897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$34,814$36,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,834

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201220162016
ModelOptimaCX-9CX-9
TrimSXGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,400$10,725$12,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,325$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,098-5,897

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaCX-9
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in115.3 in
Length190.7 in199.4 in
Width72.1 in77.5 in
Height57.3 in69.0 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,055 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.438.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.471.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested87529%
Total Not Requested213071%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

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